×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Federer credits wife for the triumph, Cilic rues ‘unfavourable’ playing conditions for the loss

Roger Federer holding the trophy after his win (L) and Marin Cilic (R) [Photo: Courtesy]

Roger Federer has credited his wife Mirka with keeping him motivated and still going strong at 36, although his longevity has "many pieces to the puzzle".

The Swiss master won his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday when he defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis
Rugby
Kabras, Kisumu and Homeboyz boost squads ahead of Kenya Cup return
Olympics
Boost for Shujaa and Lionesses ahead of Los Angeles Olympic Games preps